We are not alone. We have many brothers who in this moment of catastrophe came to help. And we too, because of this, we feel more like brothers and sisters because we helped each other.

Christ’s love and friendship are no illusion. On the Cross Jesus showed how real they are.

We proclaim the resurrection of Christ when his light illuminates the dark moments of our existence, and we are able share it with others

We must learn from Mary, and we must imitate her unconditional readiness to receive Christ in her life.

I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them.

Sometimes we are tempted to find excuses and complain, acting as if we could only be happy if a thousand conditions were met...I can say that the most beautiful and natural expressions of joy which I have seen in my life were in poor people who had little to hold on to.

Beware of getting too comfortable! When we are comfortable, it’s easy to forget other people.